National Ski and Snowboard Week
to be launched at Blue Mountain Resort, ON January 13th,
2006
The Canadian Ski Council Chairman, Dave
Cormier is cordially inviting you to join the Canadian
Ski Council for the official launch of 2006 National Ski
and Snowboard Week (NSSW) taking place at Blue Mountain
Resort, ON January 13th, 2006.
Brought to you by your friends at Samsung
and the Canadian Ski Council, National Ski & Snowboard
Week is perfectly timed to take advantage of this winter's
best snow conditions. From coast to coast, it's a virtual
guarantee that every ski and snowboard resort in Canada
will be at their snowy best in mid-January, from their
smallest hills and hits to their biggest parks and pipes.
Whether it's
a special deal on lessons and rentals or the chance to
see and participate in some of the biggest events of the
season, 101 snow resorts across Canada are where it's
all happening.
The official kick off of NSSW will be taking
place at Blue Mountain Resort and we would be pleased
if you can join us to help kick off this celebration of
snow!
Fifty well-deserving grade 5 students from
Brandon Gate Elementary School in Toronto, Ontario have
also been invited to attend the official launch of National
Ski and Snowboard Week on January 13th, 2006. Blue Mountain
and other ski industry partners have generously donated
the gift of skiing and snowboarding to these 10 year-old
children whom ordinarily would not have the opportunity
to get out
and enjoy a day on the slopes.
With the rising threat of obesity related
disease, health problems that plague many Canadians, there
is no better time to promote the benefits of becoming
involved in a recreational activity, even during the cold
winter months. Skiing and snowboarding are accessible
to all Canadians and are affordable winter sports. Equipment
and instruction are available at any ski resort across
the nation. However, many children who live right in the
Toronto area are never given the chance to get out and
enjoy the benefits of outdoor winter sports such as skiing
and snowboarding.
These lucky 5th graders have been working
hard and making the grade in order to be included in this
ski and snowboard experience. We hope this day on the
slopes will enhance their lives and provide them with
a chance to develop skills and a love for the sport for
their entire lifetime!
Each of the fifty students will not only
receive complimentary ski and snowboard lessons and equipment
rentals they need to get them up and sliding on the slopes
but other industry partners have also agreed to outfit
the kids to keep them warm during their outing and get
them skiing and riding in style. The class of 5th graders
will each receive brand new gloves to keep their hands
toasty
warm and a healthy lunch for their day on the slopes.
The Canadian Ski Council is extremely grateful
to industry partners for making this ski excursion possible
for these students. Partners include: Blue Mountain Resort,
Samsung Canada, Swany Gloves, etc.
Additional information, including a press
release on National Ski and Snowboard Week as well as
the launch program's schedule of events is attached. An
official invitation with an RSVP form will be sent out
early next week.
WHERE: Outside the Village Base Lodge (South)
Bottom of the Silver Bullet chair
Blue Mountain, Collingwood, ON
Presented by the Canadian Ski Council (CSC)
WHEN: Friday, January 13th, 2006 - 12:00
PM (official launch time)
Be sure to mark January 13th on your calendar!
It's a great opportunity to spend a day on the slopes,
test brand new ski/snowboard equipment, check out Blue
Mountain etc.
For complete information on the official
launch ceremonies, please contact:
Amanda Ferguson, Canadian Ski Council
Ph: 905-212-9040 - aferguson@skicanada.org
